Tricks for acne

Apr 27, 2014

Rita N.

Any tricks for acne?? please help!! love you guys.

Apr 27, 2014

Courtney G.

Go but vitamin E I promise this will help I learnt all about you can get these for any where even tesco! Xxx

Apr 27, 2014

Brittany F.

If you don't have extreme acne or persistent problems and it's regular teenage acne I wouldn't even bother with a dermatologist. It's extremely expensive and not everyone has the money in their budget for it, even if they do there's always more useful things to spend it on.
When it comes to acne it's all about developing a proper skin care routine. Benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil are two very effective ingredients to dry out acne and kill bacteria, while avoiding scarring or dryness. Investing in a good sulphur mask is also wonderful, sulphur works through osmosis to rid of any toxins in the skin and replenish it with minerals and vitamins, which helps clear the dirt and bacteria that is causing acne. Using masks like these once a week will help your face reach a speedy recovery. I truly recommend the Murad one. Be sure to stay away from tons of makeup which may irritate and increase your acne, if you must wear face makeup try a mineral foundation or a water based one. Also be sure to keep up on daily hygienic practices like not touching your face and washing your pillow case.

Apr 27, 2014

Caitlin M.

I agree with Jacqlyn, if it is moderate to severe acne seeing a dermatologist really can help much more than trying to manage it on your own. Don't use home remedies like toothpaste or homemade masks. You don't really know how they'll work with your skin and you can end up with chemical burns, allergic reactions, etc. If you're going to attempt to treat it yourself please use things specifically meant for the treatment of acne. The only natural thing I would ever suggest for acne is tea tree oil. And even that can be harsh. I think it's best to just see a dermatologist though. I struggled with it on my own for years and only saw significant results after seeing one and being prescribed something.

Apr 27, 2014

Caitlin M.

I do agree a bit with Brittany though, sometimes if it is just teenage acne, and by "teenage acne" my definition is a few spots here and there every now and then or around that time of the month, then yes I would say a dermatologist could be a bit overkill. But if it's severe and nothing you've tried on your own is working I think it's best to go to a professional. Acne can be from many different things, genetic, hormonal, etc. Sometimes having a good skincare routine doesn't mean anything. It certainly does help to keep your skin clean, moisturized and protected from the sun, but even if your skin is clean and moisturized it isn't going to matter if the acne is genetic or hormonal. I do have a pretty good insurance plan thanks to my dad who works his butt off for us, and I don't know much about what other plans offer but if you are covered by SOME type of insurance (which as of now pretty much everyone has to be) you can look and see what your options are. When I went it wasn't really that expensive. I have a co-pay and then I did pay for my prescriptions. Altogether it probably cost around $60-$70 for the first visit. My prescriptions were $45 total and they have gone down to $35 now that I'm off the antibiotics. Both the topicals I'm on are at the 30 day amounts but I only have had to refill the one topical once, recently, and I've been using it since January 9th. They last forever, honestly. So you wouldn't even be spending $35 a month. I have spent $60 before on just a cleanser and a moisturizer before. And they did little to help my acne. My point here is that it may be expensive at first but once you get started, it can actually be a lot cheaper in the long run because now you only have to pay a set amount (usually) however often to get products or medications that ACTUALLY WORK at helping your acne versus always going to the drugstore and searching high and low for something you haven't tried before and hoping it will work. I've been there, done that and I'm glad I don't have to do it anymore. Now all I have to buy myself is cleanser and moisturizer. I don't have to stand there for half an hour and scowl at the shelves, knowing none of these products I'm going to shell money out on aren't going to work but I'm desperate enough to try. I feel like I'm being dramatic here lol. But I'm not trying to be. I'm just trying to highlight some of the reasons going to a dermatologist, even though it may initially be expensive, can be worth it. It's to each their own of course, but as I've said, in my experience going was the best thing I ever did and it really did help.

Apr 28, 2014

Deasia J.

You should certainly see a dermatologist if you have severe acne! I also recommend Proactive, it worked for some people I know, But I think it really all depends on the user! http://antiskinproblems.com/truth-about-proactive-reviews/